SASANIAN KINGS. Kavad I, first reign AD. 488-497. Æ (0.70 gm; 14 mm). Mint: AS (Asuristan or Aspahan). Bust turning right, reverse fire altar with attendants (prayer type as usual for the reign), date not legible or non-existant. Rare for the first reign. Lovely strike on a nice flan. Nice brown patina. Choice EF. Rare.